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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: APRIL 6, 1987
AT: VILLAGE HALL
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: MAYOR LATTA, D. GULLICKSEN,
J. PETERSON, W. SHARP, K. CALLANAN,
J. DEMENT, J. BOOTZ
OTHERS PRESENT: M. PUSZNELLT - ADMINISTRATOR
V. KRNAC - VILLAGE CLERK
J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY
J. DONAHUE, R. MILLER,
L. PEHLKE
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to
the flag.
Roll call was taken, all members were present.
J. Dement moved to approve the New/Old Business Section of the
agenda with the addition of reimbursement for trustees (after
#14}; move R. Richter up (after #8). Seconded by D. Gullicksen.
Voice vote. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta read the Consent Agenda.
D. Gullicksen moved to approve the Consent Agenda including the
approval of the minutes - Regular Meetings of March 2nd and
16th; Public Hearing and Special Meeting of March 23rd; Special
Meeting of March 26, 1987. Seconded by J. Bootz. Voice vote.
6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta announced the Will County Municipal League will
conduct their regular monthly meeting at Salerno's Restaurant,
Thursday, April 9, 1987. Ruth Calvert Fitzgerald, Executive
Direetox of the Joliet/Will County Center For Economic Develop-
ment will be the speaker. Any Board members interested should
contact the Clerk for reservations. Also, those elected to the
Board at the election tomorrow (4/7/87), we invite them to
attend at the cast of the Village.
Mayor Latta read a letter from March of Dimes requesting permis-
sion to conduct a "Tag Day" in the Village of Plainfield on
Saturday, May 30, 1987 from 8:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. With no
objections from the Board, the Clerk was directed to send a
letter of approval.
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Administrator Pusinelli stated we have received a proposal from
Sikich, Gardner & Co. far our 1986/87 Fiscal Year Audit. Their
proposal - Police Pension Fund $750.00; Water and Sewer Funds
$1,500.00; Audit Fund $5,500.00. In comparison to last year,
the only increase is the Audit Fund, from $5,000.00 (last year)
to $5,500.00.
J. Bootz moved to authorize the Village President to sign the
proposal for Sikich, Gardner & Co. to do our audit for 1986/87
at a maximum fee of $7,750.00. Seconded by W. Sharp. Vote
by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes;
Callanan, yes; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
Administrator Pusinelli reported to the Board in reference to
the increase in water and sewer connection fees. We have a
proposed ordinance. The connection charge is based on water
meter sizes ranging from 5/8", 3/4" to 6" size meters. In the
event someone only desires to connect to the .sewer, the appli-
cant must install a water meter on their respective water line
(example - their private well).
D. Gullicksen moved to adopt Ordinance Na. 11'21, An Ordinance
Amending Section 3-2-1 By Increasing The Fees For Water And
Sewer Connection. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call.
Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes; Callanan, no;
Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 5 yes, 1 na. Motion carried.
Attorney Dan Doyle spoke representing Richard Richter reference
the Final Plat for the property at 23860 Rolf Road. In the
Final Plat, there is an 8" dedication (that would give the County
Road Commissioner his full 58' width) as recommended by the
Will County Zoning Board.
D. Gullicksen moved the Village Board concur with the Plan Com-
mission and approve the Final Plat for Richard Richter Sub-
division. Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen,
yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, yes;
Bootz, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Robert Graham, developer of the remaining lots in Pheasant Chase,
spoke to the Board. He stated at present, Robert Baish Construe-
. Lion is installing a drainage channel between lots 63 & 64 and
69 & 70 which is approximately 55~ completed. Also, we have
been required by the Village's engineers to run a second 36"
pipe besides the 42" pipe that was agreed upon initially which
meant more time, expense and road work. The idea is to get
the water to the lake and he believes this process will do the
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job. Therefare, he is requesting the release of an additional
14 lots for building permits. Administrator Pusinelli stated
12 of the 31 lots have been released to date. Mr. Graham
stated the major features on the "punch list" that the Village
engineer had prepared are the buffalo boxes, trees in park-
. ways and sidewalks. This comprised the major expense areas
and a few minor repairs to manholes. The sidewalks are being
installed as the homes are constructed. At the end of the 1987
building season, there will be a few vacant lots that have sold
to ind.iv.idua-ls who may construct homes - whenever. Therefore,
at that point, a "Letter of Credit" for any sidewalks not installed.
The trees can be planted within the next two (2) to three (3)
weeks. 'The buffala boxes are being handled on lot by lot basis,
When a builder applies for a building permit, he is buying a
new buffalo bax from the Village. The lake issues are unresolved
at this time, particularly the work at the south end. We under-
stand we are going to have to deepen and widen that channel
to effect a better flow to Norman Drain. The engineers have
been preoccupied with the work we are presently working an which
is the bigger issue, getting the water to the lake. We have
a problem area on channel where the slope is too deep and we
have to come to an agreement with the property owner and as
soon as we come to an agreement, we will sod that area. J.
Dement stated he is concerned with the pond area. If we should
get a rain, we are going to have a large valumn of water to
the lake and if the drainage isn't right on the other end, the
water will rise up to the residences back doors. W. Sharp stated
he has received calls from residents that Mr. Graham had agreed
to put in larger houses in Pheasant Chase than are being con-
structed. Mr. Graham stated he is not building the houses,
he is the developer. D. Gullicksen stated he is disappointed
at the size of some of the new constructed homes. Mayor Latta
questioned the size of the homes? R. Graham stated they are
in the area of 1800 to 2000 square feet. Arnold Germain, one
of the builders in Pheasant Chase, spoke in reference to homes
he is building an Joseph Street. Mr. Germain stated there is
same question an the square footage of homes. As a builder
and appraiser, he measures anything above grade and nothing
below grade, not the garage. When he states a house is 1392
square feet, it is bigger than any house that is presently built
in that area. Every home out there has a minimum of 1200 square
feet above grade and a tri-level, add another half to that,
making a minimum of 1800 square fee (excluding garage). If
you have a finished lower level, mast people consider that living
area. One of the houses on Joseph Street (his son's) is close
~ to 1300 square feet on one level (raised ranch) and the lower
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level is finished, making it larger than any house in the area.
This makes this house over 2500 square feet. Because of the
size of the lots, it would be very difficult to construct larger
homes and meet the Village's regulations. R. Graham stated
there was same concern that we have sold some lots to John Leach
Construction. He (Mr. Leach) would like to build two (2) of
the three (3) homes. They are two-story (2) homes which will
sell in the excess of $100,000.00. J. Dement questioned are
these owner completion homes? R. Graham stated, no, they are
completed homes and at the request of the building inspector,
they will have crawl space and not on slabs, J. Dement ques-
tioned if Mr. Graham has any idea when the engineering is to
be completed on the pond? Mr. Graham stated, based on the work
load they (engineers) have, approximately 30 days. And as soon
as the engineering is completed and we know what must be done,
we will get started immediately. w. Sharp suggested the Board
release 6 or 7 lots until Step 3 is completed and the engineering
is completed on the pond.
W. Sharp moved to release 7 lots at this paint, with the under-
standing that the north end and inlet will be completed and
the engineering completed on the south end of the pond with
the outlet having approved engineering, contingent upon the
Board accepting the letter of credit. Seconded by J. Bootz.
Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes;
Callanan, abstain; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 5 yes, 1 abstention.
Motion carried.
J. Dement stated he feels the Board has bent over backwards
and that we have varied from the original agreement. Before
anything more comes to the Board, he hopes that Pheasant Chase
problems are completely solved.
W. Sharp moved to accept the amended "Letter of Credit" far
Pheasant Chase Subdivision which would extend the demand for
payment to September 1, 1987 and still require the completion
on or before June 30, 1987. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by
roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes;
Callanan, abstain; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 5 yes, 1 abstention.
Motion carried.
Attorney Babcock spoke at the meeting to represent Graver Country
Estates requesting approval of their Freliminary Flat and Special
Use Permit for Flood Plain Development. Administrator Pusinelli
reviewed the response from Graver to our engineers review of
comments for Graver Country Estates: (1) addition of fill -
no problem; (2) concern for adequate storage of storm water -
some problem; (3) adequate; (4) flood plain - permit must
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be obtained from I.D.O.T. Division of Water Resources; (5) &
(6) by pass channels & easements - they have agreed to comply;
(7) slopes are little different than our Subdivision Control
Ordinance, but is adequate; (8) standards regarding streets -
they are providing 31', we require 2$'; we require 60' right-
of-way, they are providing 55' (only on the cul-de-sac streets) -
no problem; (10) street signs - no problem; (11) street lighting -
to be provided at all intersections and at interior of cul-de-
sacs - no problem. Our engineer also suggests a survey be
done on traffic count on Route 59 to determine if a traffic
signal would be warranted. Since the Berard was concerned of
the increase of traffic on Route 59 and there will be only one
entrance/exit to the subdivision from/to Route 59 (State Highway),
the engineer thought a traffic survey could be warranted. Mr.
Babcock stated this is usually done after the development is
completed. At this time, there is no way of knowing the amount
of traffic the subdivision will create. Administrator Pusinelli
stated the State would perform the survey based on the number
of homes to be built and estimated occupancy. Chief Bennett
stated this would not be of benefit until the subdivision is
completed. After much more discussion on the Route 59 traffic
and the stub street to the south, 135th street....
W. Sharp moved to recommend to the County that the Special Use
Permit for Flood Plain Development at the purposed Graver Country
Estates be granted. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote by roll
call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, no; Sharp, yes; Callanan,
yes; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
W. Sharp moved to recommend to the County Board to approve the
Preliminary Plat for Graver Country Estates subject to the stub
street to the south (135th Street) and providing a 10' utility
easement to Normantown Drain. Seconded by K. Callanan. Vote
by tall call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, no; Sharp, yes; Callanan,
yes; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 5 yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
Mayor Latta questioned if this subdivision Final Plat would
be approved at 50 lots at a time. Les Bant, engineer for Graver
Country Estates, stated the Final Plat will be the entire sub-
division. How it is developed is not determined at this time.
Engineer Robert Rogina spole representing Indian Oaks Subdivision
on their Preliminary Plat. The changes that were made on the
revised Plat are between lots 27 and 28-20' storm sewer drainage
easement; 20' storm sewer drainage easement between lots 171
and 172; 20' storm sewer drainage easement between lots 173
and 174; 15' aceesseasement on north side of lot 175; designated
park are surrounded by lots 21, 22, 25 and 26 also park area
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surrounded by lots 16$ through 175; all single family dwelling
lots. We are here to request of the Preliminary Plat approval.
D. Gullicksen moved to concur with the Plan Commission recom-
mendation to approve the Preliminary Plat as submitted with
corrections and with the incorporation of the approval of
Engineer Djerf's comments and recommendations. Seconded by
J. Peterson. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson,
Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 6 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
D. Gullicksen stated Steven Fox, 402 Main Street, has requested
a sign variance in excess of our allowable 20 square feet sign.
He is requesting a 10' x 5' sign (50 square feet) plus 4 - 3' x
3' signs (36 square feet). He has approximately 93 square feet
of signs at present on this property. Mr. Fox stated with the
acceptance of the signs he has requested, he will remove all
other signs except those required by Federal Government. Mayor
Latta questioned what unique hardship are you using? Why do
you need a variance on the largest sign? Mr. Fox stated we
need an ail sign to operate our business and most every station
in town has approximately the same footage as we are requesting.
This is the smallest size sign the oil company provides. J.
Peterson questioned who he talked to at U.S. Oil? Mr. Fox stated
he could not remember the gentleman's name. J. Peterson stated
he ,spoke today with Mr. Shoemaker and Ms. Hurst of U.S. Oil
and they stated they have a number of sizes of signs available.
This sign (10' x 5') is not the only one. Mr. Fox stated this
is the information that he was given from Ahern Sign Company
in Chicago. J. Peterson stated he also spoke to Jack Welch
of Ahern Sign Company and was told they sometimes install the
signs for U.S. Oil and Ahern Sign has not been in communication
with U.S. Oil. At present, you do not have an approval from
U.S. Oil. They (U.S. Oil) stated they have a number of signs
available and they will send someone out to talk to you and
the Village Board. U.S. Oil is willing to work with the Village
to try to meet the requirements.
J. Peterson moved the Village Board table Case No. 155-2587V,
request for 50 square foot sign variation, Steven Fox petitioner,
until Mr. Fox provides the Village Board with a written statement
from U.S. Oil indicating that the 50 square foot sign is the
only size sign offered by the company. Seconded by K. Callanan.
Vote by roll call, Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes;
Callanan, yes; Dement, yes; Bootz, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
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D. Gullicksen stated to Mr. Fox it would be more positive if
you would clean up the property and get rid of the signs on
the curb. Mr. Fox stated he would get rid of those signs
pending the approval of the 50 square foot sign and we have
removed the firewood. D. Gullicksen stated the removal of the
firewood was appreciated. Also get rid of all those other signs
and clean up the place and don't come in here with the attitude
if we do this, you will do that. You are the guy who has to
put the right foot forward, then this Board will respond to
you.
W. Sharp moved to authorize the Attorney to compile an ordinance
allowing $25.00 for the Mayor and Trustees for each regularly
scheduled Workshop attended, effective with the setting of the
new members of the Board. Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll
call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes; Callahan,
yes; Dement, pass; Bootz, yes. 5 yes, 1 pass. Motion carried.
W. Sharp moved to authorize the attorney to compile an ordinance
to reimburse the Trustees and Village Clerk $150.00 and $300.00
to the President annually far expenses incurred in the line
of :business when duly documented and presented to the Village
Administrator far approval, effective July 1, 1987. Seconded
by K. Callanan. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Peterson,
yes; Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes;. Dement, pass; Bootz, yes. 5
yes, 1 pass. Motion carried.
J. Bootz moved to approve the Warrants (3/19 - 3/31) for pay-
ment. Seconded by J, Dement. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen,
yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, yes;
Bootz, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
K. Callanan reported the Senior Nutrition Site hired a new
coordinator at the American Legion Site - Jean Destri.
Chief Bennett reported we have received 107 applications for
patrolman. We have condensed it down to G2 people far testing.
For dispatchers position, we received 96 applications and are
down to 30 for testing.
J. Peterson gave a report on the letter from Garski and Good
in reference to Annexation of Territory. At this time, un-
fortunately, we are unable to extend our water and sewer lines.
Presently, the Village's banding power is limited. We are in
a catch "22" situation. The areas where development is going
to take place, and needs water and sewer sevices, we can't
provide at this time. We have two alternatives: (1) sewer
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district; (2) straight annexation. Sewer District has three
limitations: (1) we wouldn't have zoning control into the
area it would cover; (2) it would not prevent other communities
from annexing into the Sewer District area; (3) the Trustees
that would be appointed to the Sewer District would be appointed
by the County Board and we wouldn't have local control. This
means our best alternative is straight annexation so we have
some control 20 to 30 years from now. We have to be moving
in that direction in the near future because the other comm-
unities are not going to wait for us to make up our minds.
J. Peterson moved to authorize the Village Administrator to
invite either Attorney Gorski or Attorney Good to our April 13,
1987 Workshop to supply us information on Annexation procedure.
(Possible boundaries - 111th north, County Line Road west, Caton
Farm Road south and I-55 over to Renwick Road to Weber Road
east). Seconded by J. Bootz. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen,
yes; Peterson, yes; Sharp, yes; Callanan, yes; Dement, yes;
Bootz, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
W. Sharp stated this will be his last committee report. It
has been a pleasure working with Ran Miller for the past four
years.' Much of our street improvements were due to Ron's
prodding, it was not of my doing. He publicly thanked Ron for
his able hands and good work in the past years.
Attorney Harvey reported he met with Mr. Carey representing
Indian Oaks Developers and the third amended annexation agreement
has been gone aver and should be sent to the Village within
the next two days.
Attorney Harvey reported on the foundation on Indian Boundary
Road. He contacted the Bank this week. The property will be
up for sale May 17, 1987. After the sale, it should be dev-
eloped almost immediately.
W. Sharp moved to adjourn. Seconded by K. Callanan. Voice
vote. 6 yes, 0 no, Motion carried.
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Vera Krnac - illage Clerk